July 22, 2011 – ATM Break-in – Bank – Dandenong South
Published July 25, 2011 | 
Police are hunting a heavy handed bandit who attempted to break into an automatic teller machine on 16 July.
Investigators have been told that a man attended the intersection of the Frankston-Dandenong Road and Stephens Road, Dandenong South around 4am.
He approached the ATM, produced a sledge hammer and attempted to break into the machine.
The man was unsuccessful in his attempt and left the area a short time later.
The offender is described as 175-185 centimetres tall with a slim build.
At the time of the offence he was wearing a dark coloured long sleeved hooded jacket with fur lining, dark coloured pants and dark shoes.
Police have released photographs of a man that they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
July 22, 2011 – Assault – Hotel – Longwood
Published July 25, 2011 | Investigators from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit arrested two men and a woman after an assault at a hotel in Longwood on July 19.
It’s believed the alleged incident happened at about 6.15 pm at the White Hart Hotel. A 54-year-old man from Longwood suffered serious facial injuries as a result of the assault. He was transported by ambulance to Goulburn Valley Hospital in Shepparton and he was transferred to the Alfred Hospital the following day to undergo surgery.
On Wednesday July 20 investigators from Mitchell CIU, together with police from Euroa, Seymour and Nagambie, arrested a 38-year-old woman and 54-year-old man from Longwood and a 26-year-old man from Wallan at a Longwood address and were subsequently interviewed over the incident.
The 26-year-old man from Wallan was charged with recklessly causing serious injury and other assault related offences. He was released on bail to appear at the Seymour Magistrates’ Court on September 15.
The woman and 54-year-old man were released pending further enquiries.
Detectives are also continuing to investigate any link between the assault and an alleged theft that occurred on the same afternoon at the Euroa Hotel, Euroa.
At about 3.00 pm a ‘Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal’ donation collection bottle was allegedly stolen from the main bar area of the Euroa Hotel in Euroa. It is not known how much cash was in the donation bottle.
Police are appealing for any person who has any information about the assault or theft to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or by visiting www.crimestoppers.com.au.
July 21, 2011 – Assault – Local Business – Stawell
Published July 22, 2011 | Sexual Crime Squad detectives are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man wanted in relation to a sexual assault of a teenager in Bayswater at the end of June.
Police have been told a 14-year-old girl was at the Bayswater train station when she had a conversation with two men on Sunday 26 June around 8.30pm.
One of the males offered the young girl a cigarette and to buy her alcohol before they walked off together down the Mountain Highway towards a local bottle shop.
They continued on together to the rear of a sports centre in Valentine Street where the young girl was allegedly sexually assaulted.
The victim then left the rear of the sports centre to walk through Bayswater Park along a bike track that runs parallel with Dandenong Creek.
She was north of the Bayswater Oval when she was pushed to the ground by the same man, who attempted to sexually assault her.
The victim managed to fight off the offender and run back to the Bayswater train station where she called her mum to come and pick her up.
Investigators have released images and CCTV footage of a man who they believe can assist with their enquiries.
The man can be described as having a solid build, perceived to be Maori in appearance and spoke with a heavy New Zealand accent.
He was last seen wearing a beanie, shorts and a bag slung over his shoulder.
July 21, 2011 – Armed Robbery – Local Business – Stawell
Published July 22, 2011 | Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Stawell milk-bar last night.
Investigators have been told that a man armed with a knife entered the Sloane Street store and demanded money from its attendant just before 7pm.
The woman repelled the offender, before he ran out of the premises without taking anything.
There were no injuries and no customers in the store at the time of the incident.
The man is described as about 176cm tall, with a slim build and pointy nose.
He was wearing gloves, a stocking mask and washed out or faded orange overalls with reflective bands around the legs.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the armed robbery to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
July 18, 2011 – Bag Snatch – Ronald Street – Dandenong
Published July 19, 2011 | An off-duty detective chased down and arrested an alleged bag snatcher while shopping in Dandenong this morning.
The Dandenong Embona Armed Robbery Taskforce investigator was driving along Ronald Street when he saw a man running with a woman’s handbag, being chased by another male good samaritan about 10.35am.
The detective immediately jumped out of his car and joined the chase, before arresting him and recovering the 41-year-old Bentleigh woman’s handbag that contained a large sum of cash.
Two local tradesmen also assisted the off-duty police member to restrain the offender until additional police units arrived.
Noble Park man Harry Theoharis, 33, has been charged with robbery and was remanded in custody.
He is due to reappear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
July 17, 2011 – Update – Burglaries – Glen Waverley
Published July 18, 2011 | Police have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquires into two burglaries in Glen Waverley last month.
Investigators believe that a man with a trolley broke into a pub on Springvale Road at 1am on 12 June.
He entered the sports bar area and loaded a cigarette machine onto the trolley and wheeled it out of the premises.
Members believe the same man returned to the pub on 19 June around 10pm.
Again he broke into the sports bar area but this time raided the cash boxes on two of the pool tables.
Police believe the man shown in these images may be able to further the investigation.
July 9, 2011 – Burglary/Theft – Handbag Store – Armadale
Published July 11, 2011 | Police are investigating a burglary and theft of numerous handbags valuing almost $40, 000 from a retail store in Armadale last month.
Investigators have been told the burglary occurred at the High Street store sometime overnight on Wednesday 29 June and early morning Thursday 30 June.
Up to 58 high-end label bags ranging from Yves Saint Laurent, Stella Mc Cartney, Prada, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton were stolen during the burglary.
Stonnington Crime Investigation unit detectives have released images of several of the stolen bags in the hope that anyone who may have information about the burglary and theft will come forward.
July 7, 2011 – Update – 3 Arrests – Armed Robbery – Jewellery Store – Brunswick
Published July 8, 2011 | Detectives from the Armed Crime Taskforce have arrested three men in relation to an armed robbery at a Brunswick jewellery store in April.
The arrests came after warrants were executed at three residential properties in Sunshine North, Noble Park and Hampton Park early this morning.
A 24-year-old Sunshine North man, a 25-year-old Noble Park man and a 31-year-old Hampton park man are currently in custody and assisting police with enquiries.
Last month police appealed for public assistance in relation to the incident which occurred at the Sydney Road store just after midday on 14 April.
A 49-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man were injured allegedly as a result of the incident and were conveyed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital while their two children were conveyed to the Royal Children’s Hospital for precaution.
Detectives are still searching for a fourth man in relation to this incident.
He is believed to be Sri Lankan in appearance, about 173cm tall and in his late 20s to early 30s.
The man is described as skinny and clean shaven with short hair. He was wearing black jeans and a black top at the time of the attack.
July 4, 2011 – Attempted Armed Robbery – Milk Bar – Wantirna
Published July 5, 2011 | Knox police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Wantirna milk bar on 27 June.
Detectives believe a man entered the Crestdale Road milk bar at 7.30 pm armed with an imitation firearm.
He made a demand for cash before being chased from the store by the attendant.
The offender is described as Caucasian, between 15 and 18-years-old, approximately 170 centimetres tall, with a slim build.
He was wearing a distinctive patterned top, tracksuit pants, and dark shoes.
Police have released three images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
July 4, 2011 – Armed Robbery – Bernard Street – Cheltenham
Published July 5, 2011 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Cheltenham this afternoon.
Investigators have been told that at around 1.30pm two males, both possibly in their teens, were walking along Bernard Street when they were confronted by a group of men who allegedly demanded wallets and phones from them.
Witnesses contacted police and upon arrival, an altercation took place between police and the group of men.
Three 18-year-old men from Bentleigh, Mount Waverley and Springvale are currently assisting police with enquiries.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the armed robbery to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
